Learning and Developmental Disabilities Sourcebook, 1st Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about learning and developmental disabilities; their types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment; and information about caring for people with learning and developmental disabilities, along with school and career options available for them. Includes resources for additional help and information.




Learning and Developmental Disabilities Sourcebook, Second Edition


Book Description

"Provides consumer health information about the developmental milestones, types of learning disabilities, and developmental disorders that affect learning, along with effective strategies for providing support and promoting independence. Includes an index and resources for additional information"--




Learning and Developmental Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about learning and developmental disabilities; their types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment; and information about caring for people with learning and developmental disabilities, along with school and career options available for them. Includes resources for additional help and information.




Learning Disabilities Sourcebook, 6th Ed.


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Learning Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher




Handbook of Developmental Disabilities


Book Description

This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.




Infant, Toddler, and Child Health Sourcebook, 1st Ed.


Book Description

Provides consumer health information about the physical, mental, and developmental health of infants, toddlers, and children including facts about the diseases and conditions that affect them and tips to bring them up in a healthy way. Includes glossary, index, and other resources.




Learning Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

Learning Disabilities Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides information about dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, speech and communication disorders, and auditory and visual processing disorders. It also provides details about other conditions that impact learning, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, hearing and visual impairment, and Down syndrome and other chromosomal disorders.




Learning Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice for coping at home and school, and handling the transition to adulthood. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Learning Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

Basic information about disorders such as dyslexia, visual and auditory processing deficits, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism, aong with statistical and demographic data, reports on current research initiative, an explanation of the assessment process, and a special section f9or adults with learning disabilities.